Keredanga - Nuagad, Gajapati

Keredanga is a village situated in the Nuagad tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 63 km from R.udaygiri and around 63 km from Paralakhemundi. Keradang serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keredanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keredanga is 414160. The village covers a total geographical area of 178 hectares and falls under the 761214 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

Keredanga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mohana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Berhampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Keredanga

According to the 2011 Census, Keredanga village had a total population of 788 people, including 410 males and 378 females, living in 179 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.94%, with male literacy at 76.07% and female literacy at 44.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 43.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Keredanga

Keredanga is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Keredanga

Keredanga is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Keredanga is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Keredanga is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Keredanga

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Keredanga village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Keredanga

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Keredanga village are given below:

FAQs about Keredanga